Surprised Quotes

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Rarely do we invest the time to open the book of another's life. When we do, we are usually surprised to find its cover so… — Richard Paul Evans
I saw the movie, 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and was surprised because I didn't see any tigers or dragons. And then I realized why: they're… — Steve Martin
I am no theologian. I would not be surprised, however, if Heaven proved to be a cozy kitchen, where delicious treats appeared in the oven… — Dean Koontz
Savages!' he echoed, ironically. 'You set foot on one of the shores of this globe, professor, and youâ€™re surprised to find savages? Where arenâ€™t there… — Jules Verne
You'd be surprised how little I knew even up to yesterday — Jack Kerouac
i am like a survivor of the flood walking through the streets drenched with God surprised that all of the drowned victims are still walking… — Saul Williams
It was likely that no one had been surprised, however, as it was clear that Aline and Mckenna belonged together. There was something invisible and… — Lisa Kleypas
Notice how we are perpetually surprised at Time. ('How time flies! Fancy John being grown-up and married! I can hardly believe it!') In heavens name,… — C.S. Lewis
And there is distrust in Washington. I am surprised, frankly, at the amount of distrust that exists in this town. And I'm sorry it's the… — George W. Bush
To attain something desired is to discover how vain it is; andâ€¦though we live all our lives in expectation of better things, we often at… — Arthur Schopenhauer
What was the name of Pygmalion's sister?" She blinked, twice, obviously surprised. "Ummm," she said, keeping her eyes on me. "I don't know." Rogerson did,"… — Sarah Dessen
The main question to a novel is -- did it amuse? were you surprised at dinner coming so soon? did you mistake eleven for ten?… — Sydney Smith
Any place you love is the world to youâ€, explained the pensive Catherine Wheel, who had been attached to an old deal box in early… — Oscar Wilde
I try not to be surprised. Surprise is the public face of a mind that has been closed. — Bernard Beckett
Science,' said Mr Anders Anders. 'Science, not magic. I told you before: when things are not as they appear to be, it's because they're actually… — Robert Rankin
Love at first sight'some say misnaming Discovery of twinned helplessness Against the huge tug of procreation. But friendship at first sight? This also Catches fiercely… — Robert Graves
Any sensible ruler would have killed off Leonard, and Lord Vetinari was extremely sensible and often wondered why he had not done so. He'd decided… — Terry Pratchett
Norah looked at her sonâ€™s tiny face, surprised, as always, by his name. he had not grown into it yet, he still wore it like… — Kim Edwards
I was gushing and I knew it. I surprised myself with my eagerness to please, felt myself saying too much, explaining too much, overinvolved and… — Philip Roth
But you'll be killed!" "I'll be fine. Besides, we've got no choice." Annabeth glared at me like she was going to punch me. And then… — Rick Riordan

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